Summer Camp in Video Game Art and Design

The Program
This is a four-day workshop camp, Monday through Thursday, July 14-17, 2008, 9:30am-4pm, including both morning and afternoon sessions. Students should bring a lunch. Lunchtime will be supervised. Students should also bring a Flash drive to save final digial design projects.

Morning Session: 9:30am- 12:00pm
Video Game Design: Character Design and Introduction to Flash Animation
Does your teenager spend hours playing video games? Does he or she want to design a game or have that creative spark for making a game challenging and fun to play? Then sign them up for this introductory workshop. From the history of games to designing characters, developing a story line to basic motion and effects, this is an information-packed, fun-filled workshop for aspiring game designers everywhere.

Afternoon session, 1:30pm-4pm
Computer Graphics: Illustration & Special Effects
A must for young computer graphic enthusiasts! Students learn the step-by-step process for creating compelling digital illustrations under the guidance of instructor Robert Dillworth, a noted entertainment industry designer. From Alpha channels to masking and layers, to color and special effects, students will use acquired design skills to create compelling illustration for logos, movie posters and CDs. Young artists will be introduced to Abode Photoshop, the software used by leading industry professionals.

What You Will Learn
• The history of computer games
• Today’s hottest games
• Designing an original character
• Storyboarding from idea to pencil and paper
• Animated effects using flash basics
• Designing backgrounds
• Sound effects with Flash

Who Should Attend
Students age 11-17 who are interested in gaining hands-on experience with developing graphics for videogames.

Special Features
Courses taught by entertainment industry graphics professionals.

Instructors
Robert Dillworth, Instructor Computer Art Camp. Mr. Dillworth is both an experienced designer and classroom instructor. An entertainment industry designer his creative credits include projects for Warner, Sony and Rhino Records.

Schedule
Date: Jul 14 - 17
Time: 9:30am – 4pm
Meetings: 4
Location: EE-1202
Fees: $279
Instructor: Robert Dillworth
Course No: NCGD 132 Sec 01
Reg. No: 30695

For further Information
jbouchard@csudh.edu • (310) 243.3729
To Register: call 310-243-3741 or 877-GO-HILLS